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AFG vs SA Match Prediction: Afghanistan and South Africa are set to clash in the 3rd match of the ICC Champions Trophy. This match will take place at National Bank Stadium, Karachi on 21st February at 2:30 PM IST.
Afghanistan
After having a great season of Test and ODIs against Zimbabwe, Afghanistan is set to continue their form in ICC Champions Trophy. The team will play their first match of the tournament, in which Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead the team, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran will take the opening charge. Additionally, known players Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan will handle the middle order.
Looking at the bowling side, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Noor Ahmad will lead the pace attack, while Rashid Khan will impress with his leg break googly.
South Africa
After being disappointed in the recent Tri-Nation Series of Pakistan, where the team failed to make an impression, and got defeated against New Zealand and Pakistan. However, the team is set to bounce back in the 3rd match of ICC Champions Trophy, where Temba Bavuma will lead the team. Star players Heinrich Klaasen, Tony de Zorzi and David Miller will handle the top batting order, while Aiden Kyle Markram, Corbin Bosch and Marco Jansen will take the middle charge.
Kagiso Rabada will lead the pace attack, supported by Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje, with Keshav Maharaj leading the spin attack.
The 3rd match of the ICC Champions Trophy will be crucial for both teams, especially for South Africa. Afghanistan were brilliant in the recent Test and ODI series, and seems confident to bring the string again in this tournament. Whereas South Africa looked to bounce back, and decided to win today’s match.
Also See: Temba Bavuma Captaincy Records in All Formats
AFG vs SA Match Prediction Details, ICC Champions Trophy, 2025
| League | ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Afghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd match |
| Time | 02:30 PM IST, Friday, February 21st, 2025 |
| Venue | National Bank Stadium, Karachi |
National Bank Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
At National Stadium, the pitch is suited for batters. It will offer a flat surface and seam bounces, where batters will get plenty of opportunity to set high scores. Pacers may get early swings and momentum, while spinners might struggle here. But looking at the overall side, the pitch favors batters and is known for producing high scoring matches. At National Stadium, a total of 79 ODI matches were played, in which the chasing team won 39 times. Therefore the team that won the toss can prefer to bowl first.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 28-25°C Cloudy |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 28-45% Humidity with 10% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Pacers |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Batting Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Avg 1st Innings Score | 240-260 |
National Bank Stadium, ODI Records
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 79 |
| Matches won batting first | 37 |
| Matches won bowling first | 39 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 240 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 205 |
| Highest total recorded | 374/4 (50 Ovs) By IND vs HK |
| Lowest total recorded | 93/10 (40.4 Ovs) By PAKW vs SLW |
| Highest score chased | 355/4 (49 Ovs) By PAK vs RSA |
| Lowest score defended | 123/10 (45.2 Ovs) By SLW vs PAKW |
Afghanistan VS South Africa Head to Head Records & Stats in ICC T20 World Cup
| Total | 03 |
|---|---|
| Won by Afghanistan | 00 |
| Won by South Africa | 03 |
| No Result | 01 |
| Tied | 00 |
| Highest Score by AFG | 172 |
| Highest Score by SA | 209 |
AFG vs SA Today’s Probable 11
| Afghanistan Playing 11 | South Africa Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | Temba Bavuma (c) |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Tony de Zorzi |
| Rahmat Shah | Aiden Markram |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi (c) | Rassie van der Dussen |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Heinrich Klaasen (wk) |
| Mohammad Nabi | David Miller |
| Gulbadin Naib | Marco Jansen |
| Rashid Khan | Wiaan Mulder |
| Noor Ahmad | Keshav Maharaj |
| Fareed Ahmed | Kagiso Rabada |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Tabraiz Shamsi |
Key Players to Watch Out in AFG vs SA, 3rd match
Top Batters
Rahmat Shah
- Rahmat Shah is a right-hand batsman and an all rounder.
- He has played a total of 5 ODI matches against South Africa and scored runs with an average of 18.20.
- In a recent Test series against Zimbabwe, he scored 139 off 275 balls.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a right-hand batsman and a top order batter.
- He has played a total of 4 ODI matches against South Africa and scored runs with an average of 54.75.
Also keep your eyes on Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai.
Temba Bavuma
- Temba Bavuma is a right-hand batsman and a top order batter.
- He has played a total of 3 ODI matches against Afghanistan and scored runs with an average of 27.66.
Rassie van der Dussen
- Rassie van der Dussen is a right-hand batsman and a top order batter.
- He has played a total of 2 ODI matches against Afghanistan and scored 76 runs.
Also keep your eyes on Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen.
AFG vs SA Top Batters Stats in ODI
| Player | Total Matches in ODI | Total Runs | Highest Score | Average Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmat Shah | 5 | 91 Runs | 50 | 54.81 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 4 | 219 Runs | 105 | 95.63 |
| Temba Bavuma | 3 | 83 Runs | 38 | 80.58 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 2 | 76 | 76 | 80.00 |
Top Bowlers:
Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Fazalhaq Farooqi is a left-arm pace bowler.
- He has played a total of 2 ODI matches against South Africa and took 4 wickets.
Also keep eyes on – Noor Ahmad.
Keshav Maharaj
- Keshav Maharaj is a right-arm spin bowler.
- He has played a total of 1 ODI matches against Afghanistan and took 2 wickets.
Also keep eyes on – Kagiso Rabada.
AFG vs SA Top Bowlers Stats in ODI
| Player | Total Matches in ODI | Total Wickets in ODI | Total Runs in ODI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2 | 4Wickets | 53 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 1 | 2 Wickets | 25 |
AFG vs SA Match Prediction Scenarios
Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bowl First to Win The Match
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Afghanistan | Batting | 50-60 | 250-260 | South Africa |
| Scenario 2 | South Africa | Batting | 45-55 | 270-280 | South Africa |
Most Pick Player from Afghanistan
Rahmat Shah, Rashid Khan and Gulbadin Naib.
Most Pick Player from South Africa
Taskin Ahmed, David Miller and Aiden Markram.
FAQs
Who will win today’s ICC Champions Trophy match?
As we know this match will be the first for both teams, and both are strong and are eager to win. But if we look at previous records, South Africa won three times in ICC World Cup. Therefore SA can win today’s match.
What is the Head to Head Records of AFG vs SA in the ICC T20 World Cup .
Afghanistan played a total of 3 matches with zero wins, whereas South Africa played 3 matches and won all.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Rahmat Shah, Temba Bavuma and Keshav Maharaj.
Who will win the toss in the ICC Champions Trophy, 3rd match?
Afghanistan will win the toss in today’s ICC Champions Trophy, 3rd match.
Disclaimer: All Predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
